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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Conquering Baramos's Lair – A Comprehensive Guide

After securing the Six Orbs and hatching Ramia, the Everbird, your journey culminates in Baramos's Lair. This challenging dungeon serves as a crucial test before venturing into the perilous underworld. This guide details navigating and conquering Baramos's Lair in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

Baramos, the formidable Archfiend, casts a long shadow over the game's first half. Accessing his lair requires Ramia; your hero should ideally be level 20 or higher before attempting this challenge. The lair holds valuable treasures, detailed below.

Reaching Baramos's Lair

Having conquered the Maw of the Necrogond and obtained the Silver Orb, Ramia becomes available. Fly from either the Shrine of the Everbird or Necrogond Shrine to the island nestled amidst mountains north of Necrogond Shrine. This island marks Baramos's Lair's location. Ramia will transport you near the entrance; simply proceed north to enter.

Navigating Baramos's Lair

Unlike typical dungeons, Baramos's Lair features a winding layout of indoor and outdoor areas. The objective: reach Baramos. The main outdoor area, "Surroundings," serves as a central hub. Below is the optimal route to the final confrontation, with treasure locations detailed separately.

Reaching Baramos: The Main Path

1. Upon entering from the overworld, bypass the main entrance. Instead, circumnavigate the castle's eastern side towards the northeast pool.
2. Ascend the stairs to the pool, then turn left (west) to another stairwell. Climb and locate a door to your right. Enter.
3. Proceed through the Eastern Tower to its rooftop exit.
4. Traverse the castle roof southwest, descend, continue west, and pass through the gaps in the northwest double wall. Use the northwest stairwell.
5. Descend into the Central Tower. Use "Safe Passage" to navigate the electrified floor panels in the southwest corner, then take the stairs to B1 Passageway A.
6. In B1 Passageway A, head east to the far eastern stairs.
7. Ascend the stairs in the South-East Tower, heading northeast to the roof. Then, head west and descend to the western section. Cross the grass northwest and enter the only available door.
8. Exit this small section of the Central Tower (northeast corner).
9. Navigate B1 Passageway B north to the stairs.
10. Enter the Throne Room. Avoid floor panels and exit south.
11. Locate Baramos's Den (northeast structure on the island within the lake) on the Surroundings map.

Baramos's Lair Treasure

Surroundings Treasures:

• Treasure 1 (Chest): Prayer Ring
• Treasure 2 (Buried): Flowing Dress

(Note: An Armful, a friendly monster, resides here.)

Central Tower Treasures:

• Treasure 1: Mimic (enemy)
• Treasure 2: Dragon Mail

South-East Tower Treasures:

• Treasure 1 (Chest): Hapless Helm
• Treasure 2 (Chest): Sage's Elixir
• Treasure 3 (Chest): Headsman's Axe
• Treasure 4 (Chest): Zombiesbane

(Access these chests from the Central Tower, heading southeast across the roof, then descending.)

B1 Passageway Treasures:

• Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (Left side of skeleton)

(Reach this via the western staircase in the northern Entrance area.)

Throne Room Treasures:

• Treasure 1 (Buried): Mini Medal (In front of throne)

Defeating Baramos

Baramos presents a significant challenge. A well-defined strategy and adequate levels are crucial.

Baramos's Weaknesses:

• Crack (Ice-based spells)
• Woosh (Wind-based spells)

(Note: Baramos is not weak to Zap.) Utilize high-level spells like Kacrack and Swoosh, or Gust Slash. Maintain a dedicated healer to counter Baramos's aggressive attacks. Prioritize survival over speed.

Baramos's Lair Monsters

This comprehensive guide equips you to navigate and conquer Baramos's Lair, securing its treasures and ultimately triumphing over the Archfiend. Remember to utilize your party's strengths and exploit Baramos's weaknesses for a successful outcome.